Cristian Volpato, Australian player at the World Cup, tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for excessive speeding in Sydney

Cristian Volpato, 22 years old, was stopped by police in Sydney for driving 50 km/h over the speed limit, being recorded at 109 km/h on Anzac Bridge. After the stop, he was subjected to a drug test which showed a positive result for cocaine. His driver's license was suspended for six months, and a second sample will be analyzed. Volpato was stopped earlier, two hours prior, and received a fine for exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 km/h, but he had a negative alcohol test. The player, who plays for the Italian club Sassuolo, represented Australia at the World Cup, having a remarkable journey after changing his nationality from Italy.